Everytime I am asked to do a shoot for Dandelion Magazine I get a little bit excited and a little bit nervous. I am excited because I know that the family that I will meet is going to be amazing and I always leave these shoots adoring the family and learning a lot in the process. However photographing a family with a special needs child does have it's challenges.

The Myers family was no exception. Jennifer and Shawn are amazing parents. So easygoing and fun to work with. Their son, Jack has autism and cerebral palsy ataxia. You can read the full article at GoDandelion.com.

Just with all of my portrait sessions I pretty much have to let the kids call the shots. There is no forcing a kid to look like they are having fun, you actually have to make it fun for them. Jack and Katie where no exception. Katie was easy, full of smiles and laughter. Jack was a bit more of a challenge, but we managed to get some great shots. Jennifer and Shawn where a huge part of getting those great shots, I gave gentle direction and followed their lead. I think it turned out great.

To the Myers family: Thank you so much for a fantastic portrait session. You have an beautiful story and I am so happy to have been able to document a little snippet of your life together.